Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Amentum company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain government and fleet vehicles. You will troubleshoot, service, and test various systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining maintenance logs, communicating with customers, and performing state safety and emission inspections as needed. This role requires hands-on mechanical work and adherence to quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in diagnosis, repair and maintenance of various automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.
• Must have a valid and current state driver’s license.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent record of safety operations and safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of tools used in maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, references and specifications.
• Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.
• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing government vehicles.
• Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
• Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures.
• Inspects, diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.
• Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses malfunctions using microcomputers, calipers, gauges.
• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.
• Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
• Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and troubleshoot problems.
• Performs engine tune-ups.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications in armoring vehicles as directed.
• Repairs automotive locks.
• Based on assignment independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
• Perform State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
• Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.
• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
• Responds to emails and telephone calls.
• Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading technical manuals

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Forklift

Power tools

Jacks

Job description

Job Description

The Vehicle Mechanic will diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and repairing government vehicles.

• Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.

• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.

• Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures

• Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.

• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable

• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.

• Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.

• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc

• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts.

• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.

• Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.

• Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot problems.

• Performs engine tune-ups.

• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.

• Repairs automotive locks.

• Based on assignment independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.

• Perform State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles

• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.

• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.

• Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.

• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.

• Responds to emails and telephone calls.

• Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.

• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical warehouse environment with no unusual hazards, frequent lifting to 20-50 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 3 years minimum experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.

• Must have a valid and current state driver's license.

• Must be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.

• Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.

• Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.

• Considerable knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.

• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of fleet and training vehicles.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, references and specifications.

• Ability to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms.

• Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.

• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.

• Must